Health CareKathleen Sebelius Resigning From Top HHS PostApril 10, 2014UPDATED -- (AP) -- A White House official says Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is resigning from the Obama administration.
Health CareBill To Put Warning Labels On Sugary Drinks AdvancesApril 10, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneA California bill that would require health warnings on sugary drinks moved forward in the legislature on Wednesday. Many doctors are among the measure's staunchest supporters. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNevada Insurance Regulators Are Crafting New GuidelinesApril 9, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneNevada insurance regulators are coming up with guidelines to make sure health insurance works for people – and they want your feedback. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMedical Interpreters Bill Up For Consideration AgainApril 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneFor the second time in a year, California lawmakers will consider a bill that would create a medical interpreters program. The bill’s backers say circumstances are different this time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMore Than 400,000 Signed Up For Covered California In MarchApril 3, 2014 | Katie OrrMarch was the busiest month yet for Covered California, the state’s health care exchange. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareHealth Insurance Agents Grapple With Healthcare ChangesApril 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneThe open enrollment season under the federal health law has been a busy time for insurance agents in California. But many brokers are not seeking out the business. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Require Public Schools To Stock Allergy InjectorsApril 2, 2014A bill that would require all California public schools to keep emergency supplies of allergy medication injectors on-site has cleared the Senate Education Committee. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CarePatients Win About Half the Time They Challenge Denied Health Care ServicesApril 1, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneMillions of people have signed up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. New rules ensure no one can be denied insurance, but there is no guarantee that all services will be covered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Appealing Denied Health Care Services Through the Calif. Dept. Of Managed Health CareApril 1, 2014 | Marnette FederisUnder the Affordable Care Act, insurers cannot deny coverage to anyone with pre-existing conditions. But health insurers can still deny specific medical services.
Health CareDeadline Sparks Surge in Covered California ApplicationsMarch 31, 2014 | Ben AdlerUninsured Californians rushed to sign up for health insurance under the federal health care law ahead of Monday's midnight deadline. Many went to enrollment events as the Covered California call center reported waits of more than an hour. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
